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Hi there! I'm Natt - a Sydney based wedding and portrait photographer. This space is for me to share my passion for photography, my latest work as well as bits and pieces of my life. I'd love to hear from you so please feel free to leave a comment or drop me an email. Thanks for stopping by!

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	anna & chris: wedding
Tuesday, 23 February 2010

A lot of smiles and a lot of love - that's what I remember from this wedding. I don't just mean the love between Chris and Anna but the love all their family and friends have for them.

It was a cloudy day but their ceremony was protected against the threat of rain under the roof of St Alban's Anglican Church. The location shoot aferwards, however, got rained on...a lot. While the usual bride might fret and worry that her dress and hair might get ruined, Anna (as well as Chris and the rest of the bridal party) was in nothing short of good spirit. They were just so happy that no amount of rain could ever...umm...rain on their parade (sorry if that was lame...I'm not a writer!)

I think Chris was so nervous that morning. He hardly cracked a smile until this moment when his mum was pinning the buttonhole for him.

Anna's dad just walked into the room to see his daughter in her white dress.

Love the flowers/headband in her hair =)

Isn't she gorgeous? =)

This capture is by my 2nd shooter, Paul.

A picture is worth a thousand words - an emotional Chris here.

He is completely mesmerized heheh.

BTW I love this simple but stunning bouquet. I'm a big fan of David Austin roses!

This passionate and romantic shot is one of my fav.

After the garden, we headed to Narrabeen beach. It was cold, raining and windy. It's the first time that I've had to do location shoot in the rain and there was nowhere to hide. These umbrella images turned out to be my favs from the wedding. Never fear rain again as long as you got some white umbrellas I reckon! First two shots by Paul.

BTW I was really nervous walking along the opposite side of the pool. I was looking at the gear I had on me and then all that water...scary thought.

This is what I'm talking about. Who cares about the rain? Anna and the girls were just having a blast. She was so hilarious with all her high fashion model moves haha =)

Looking at the below photo, you wouldn't know it but let me tell you that it was freezing! Thank you so much Anna and Chris for enduring the weather so we could get extra shots.

Another one of my fav, captured just as Chris and Anna were hurrying off to their reception at the Narrabeen Function Room.

I know it's been a long post but here's the last one - the happy in love couple =)

Now turn the speakers on and check out the slideshow. It'll probably take a little while to load, I had to use two songs this time!

Labels: weddings

Absolutely gorgeous! Your Ceremony shots are absolutely perfect and your editing is natural and just lovely. good job xx (23 February 2010 19:13)

I absolutely cannot wait the 10 days we have left!
Beautiful photos, B & I were reminded why we fell in love with your style. (24 February 2010 09:32)

nattnee these rock!!! Love the emotion and the beautiful simplicity captured, what a gorgeous set :) (24 February 2010 18:39)

These are beautiful, Natt!! You guys did an amazing job with the wedding!! :D LOVE IT!! :D I love the shots on bridal party... The girls rocking it out barefoot!! :D (25 February 2010 13:04)

	jasmine star workshop
Thursday, 14 January 2010

I still remember how blown away I was when I discovered Jasmine Star. This was at the very beginning of my career when I had just switched over from an office job to wedding photography and was blog stalking many wedding photographers. Her work inspired me greatly and whenever I felt unsure about my decision to switch career or felt like I wanted to give up, I would go and look at the stunning images on her blog and I was reassured that this is definitely what I wanted to do, what I wanted to become good at. I was blown away then and I was blown away now, after meeting her and attending her workshop.

Jasmine is so real. What I mean is, she shares a lot about herself and her life on the blog and I feel like I know her but then she is just somebody I read about, so what is she really like, you know? Well, I can tell you that she is very real and honest. She's down to earth and funny and just so...real. (And for some reason, something about her reminds me of Reese Witherspoon a little??)

This was my first workshop ever and I really enjoyed it. I was so captivated that I kept nodding like an idiot sitting there in front row! The workshop left me with a lot of food for thoughts in regards to the branding and marketing aspect of the business. As for the shooting, I was very impressed with how J* directed the models. I didn't shoot all that much and preferred to watch her at work. She really knew what she was doing and boy does she look fab doing it too!!

JD, her wing man and the love of her life, was also there helping out on the day. JD is seriously one of the nicest guy I've ever met and it was such a pleasure to meet and chat with him. Oh and I was stoked when he said they ate at Ichiban!! Ha! Out of all places in Sydney, they went to my fav little noodle shop =p

Before I share some pics from the day, I would like to give a big shout out to the people that made this wonderful workshop happen. So big big thanks to:
Jasmine Star + JD - For bringing your fabulousness down under.
Cathy Crawley - For hosting this workshop.
Lacy & Evan Shelton and Kristie Jane - Our beautiful models.
Daisy Chain Florist - For the pretty bouquets.
Catherine Colubriale - For the gorgeous wedding gowns.
Elle Vierboom - For the awesome hair and makeup.
and the lovely lady behind the bar =)

The fabulous Jasmine Star showing us how it's done!